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Shettima Justifies N15 billion Budgeted For His Official Residence, Says Peter Obi Suffering From Post-election Trauma
Vice President Kashim Shettima has responded to recent criticisms from Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections.
Stanley Nkwocha, the spokesman for Vice President Shettima, addressed Obi’s remarks, defending the administration’s decision to spend N15 billion to renovate his boss’s residences in Lagos and Abuja.
Obi had questioned why the government planned to spend a lot on renovating the edifices while budgeting a paltry N5 billion for student loans in the country.
In his statement released on behalf of Vice President Shettima, Nkwocha responded to Obi’s comments, denouncing what he termed as a series of misguided attacks and falsehoods directed at the administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Nkwocha challenged the criticisms levelled by Obi, citing the allocation of funds for the renovation of the Vice President’s official residence by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
He clarified that the project was initiated and funded during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan and was later renewed by the current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, due to its long-standing abandonment.
The spokesman defended the decision to resume the project, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to completing long-abandoned public projects across the nation, a stance he suggested was in contrast to Obi’s past directives as governor of Anambra State.
Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marsha popularly known as Kwam1 or K1 de Ultimate, has lost one of his wives, Alhaja Hafsat Anifowoshe
According to reports, the singer’s wife died in the early hours of today from an undisclosed illness.
The 65-years-old has been laid to rest at Abari Cemetery, Lagos in line with Islamic traditions.
Speaking on her death, the Chief Press Secretary to the LIEL CDA chairman, described the deceased as an excellent woman and loving mother. He noted how her time spent on earth was a good service to God and humanity
Addressing the family and her supporters, he said their prayers were with them and urged them to find the strength to continue where she stopped.
JUST IN: Lawmakers Impeach Lagos Assembly Speaker Obasa
Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has been impeached by 32 members of the State House of Assembly.
This development comes amid allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement against the speaker.
According to reports, the embattled Speaker was impeached for gross misconduct and abuse of office.
Obasa has been accused of spending N17 billion on a gate to the assembly complex, which critics argue is excessive and fraudulent. There have also been allegations of mishandling constituency funds and projects.
Obasa who represents Agege State Constituency I in 2007 has been reelected four times in 2011, 2015 2019 and 2023. He was first elected Speaker in 2015.
Members of the Assembly immediately elected Mojisola Meranda representing Apapa I State Constituency as the new Speaker.
Details later…
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Ibadan Stampede: Court Reveals Date to Hear Oriyomi, Naomi, School Principal’s Bail Application
Oyo High Court has revealed plan to decide on bail applications filed by ex- Queen Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hazmat and Fasasi Abdulahi on Monday, 13th January, 2025.
The court commenced the hearing of the bail applications filed by Hamzat, Naomi, and Fasasi on Tuesday amid tight security.
Counsels to the suspects had filed summon of Application for bail before the court.
Their applications were heard at Oyo state High Court, Court 8, Ringroad, Ibadan on Tuesday.
Justice K.B. Olawoyin after listening to the submission and arguments of the Counsels at the points of law adjourned the ruling on the bail application till Monday, 13th January, 2025.
The suspects are currently being remanded at the Nigerian Correctional Centre Agodi on Holden charge.
The suspects were represented in the Court by Alhaji Waheed Olajide, Musibau Adetunmbi, (SAN) and Adekunle Soba loju, (SAN).
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